World US-based aid group says Israeli strike Thursday on Gaza convoy killed 4 GAZA STRIP: A US-based aid group said on Friday an Israeli air strike killed four people accompanying its convoy in... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:28pm
World Zelensky dismisses Ukraine air force commander after F-16 crash KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the country’s air force chief, a day after Kyiv... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:53pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Tirah Valley IBOs, says ISPR The security forces killed 12 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Tirah Valley of Khyber... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan govt begins VPN registration amid internet services disruption Expert says on days when services are blocked (election day, Muharram, etc) those with registered VPNs will not be impacted Updated 30 Aug, 2024 11:30pm
Markets Wall St up as rate-cut hopes hold firm after inflation data Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Friday and were set for monthly gains after a key inflation report reiterated... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares log weekly losses CSE All-Share index settled 0.36% lower at 10,869.07 points Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:11pm
Markets UAE stocks mixed in quiet trade; Abu Dhabi ends losing streak Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates were mixed in quiet trade on Friday, as investor sentiments were subdued... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:58pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices rise on supply concerns, geopolitical tensions LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week as outages in LNG facilities in Australia and... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:42pm
World Germany deports first Afghans since Taliban govt took control FRANKFURT: Germany said Friday it had deported Afghan criminals back to their home country for the first time since... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:33pm
Markets India’s forex reserves hit record high BENGALURU: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a second straight week and hit a record high of $681.69... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:26pm
World Israel army says ends month-long operation in south, central Gaza JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Friday it had wrapped up a month-long operation in southern and central Gaza... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:17pm
Sports Atkinson’s maiden century takes England to 427 all out against Sri Lanka in second Test LONDON: Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord’s by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:10pm
Pakistan Finance ministry expects inflation to fall further to 9.5-10.5% in August Headline inflation figure hit 11.1% in July and brokerage houses now see the number falling to single digits Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:09pm
Pakistan Balochistan attacks conspiracy to sabotage SCO conference in Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said recent attacks in Balochistan were fully planned by multiple... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:37pm
Business & Finance India’s Adani Ports to ink $185 mln Astro Offshore deal in branch-out bid BENGALURU: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Friday it will buy a majority stake in an offshore support... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:03pm
World Ukraine says US partners helping F-16 crash investigation The commander of Ukraine’s air force said on Friday that it had shared with U.S. partners a preliminary report about... Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:00pm
World Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August BENGALURU/COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate fell to 0.5% in August on the year from 2.4% last month, the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 04:53pm
Markets India’s Nifty 50 logs longest-ever rally, hits record high BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 rose for the twelfth consecutive session on Friday, its longest-ever rally, and pushed... Published 30 Aug, 2024 04:47pm
Markets Copper claws higher on China hopes, set for monthly gain LONDON: Copper prices gained on Friday on optimism about more government support for the economy of top metals... Published 30 Aug, 2024 04:44pm
Markets Palm oil logs first monthly rise in three months SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for the second straight session on Friday, posting their first monthly... Published 30 Aug, 2024 04:41pm
Business & Finance Third successive decline: weekly SPI down 0.62% The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the current week ended on August 29, 2024 decreased by 0.62%, according to... Published 30 Aug, 2024 04:12pm
World Israeli forces say they kill local Hamas commander in West Bank ZABABDEH: Israeli forces killed a local commander of the Hamas group in the flashpoint city of Jenin on Friday as... Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:46pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 5 terrorists in multiple IBOs across Balochistan: ISPR Military's media wing says operations carried out in backdrop of cowardly terrorist activities that targeted innocent civilians in Balochistan on August 26 Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:21pm
Markets KSE-100 closes 139 points higher as profit-taking trims intra-day gains The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 139 points higher on Friday as late-session... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:22pm
Life & Style Sydney’s $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok SYDNEY: Australia’s largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media... Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:05pm
World Modi’s populism after India election reversal puts public finances at risk NEW DELHI: After reverses in the general election and facing possible losses in state polls this year, Indian Prime... Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:00pm
World Kremlin says it made no deals with Telegram’s Durov MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s office has not made any deals with Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 02:51pm
World Russia’s attack injures at least 9 in Ukraine’s Sumy, local authorities say KYIV: Russian overnight attacks damaged an enterprise in Sumy region, injuring at least 9 people, and hit an... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:40pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields flat as traders wait for more inflation data Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Friday as investors awaited bloc-wide inflation figures after soft... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:37pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 hits three-month high, eyes gains in rollercoaster month UK’s main stock index hit a three-month high on Friday, set to eke out gains for the topsy-turvy month, with bank... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:32pm
Markets European stock markets mixed at the open PARIS: European stock markets diverged in opening deals on Friday before the release of US and eurozone inflation... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:29pm
Sports Rain washes out opening day of Pakistan-Bangladesh second Test RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 01:34pm
World In war-fatigued east Ukraine, Zelensky loses his shine KLEBAN-BYK: Olena Semykina, the owner of a village shop in east Ukraine, voted for President Volodymyr Zelensky five... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:20pm
World With Hasina gone in Bangladesh, a rival family tastes power DHAKA: Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. One was chased into exile. The other is newly free from... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:08pm
Sports Daniil Medvedev beats Marozsan to reach US Open third round NEW YORK: Former champion Daniil Medvedev was far from his best but still did enough to dispatch Fabian Marozsan 6-3... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:41am
Markets Asia shares set for solid monthly gain, dollar slumps on growing US rate cut bets SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for a solid end to August while the dollar was staring at its... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:38am
Sports Karolina Muchova sends former champion Osaka packing in US Open second round NEW YORK: Czech Karolina Muchova delivered a flawless display of serve-and-volley tennis to knock twice champion... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:35am
Business & Finance Singapore Airlines gets India investment approval for Air India-Vistara merger Singapore Airlines has received Indian government approval for foreign direct investment, clearing a significant... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:31am
World Kamala Harris vows tougher approach on migration, supports weapons for Israel SAVANNAH: Kamala Harris vowed a tougher approach to migration along the US southern border and said she would not... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:28am
Markets Palm oil on track for weekly rise on softer ringgit; eyes on global tax rates SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and were headed for a second weekly gain, lifted by an easing... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:21am
Markets Gold set for monthly rise; eyes on US inflation data Gold prices eased on Friday, but were on track for a second straight month of gains on rising bets of a Federal... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:18am
Pakistan Strong winds cause damage in Karachi as storm system intensifies into Cyclone Asna Officials warn against 'unnecessary movement' as widespread rain/wind-thunderstorms expected across Sindh Updated 31 Aug, 2024 12:56am
Markets JGB yields rebound on higher US yields and Tokyo inflation data TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rebounded on Friday, buoyed by a rise in their US peers and inflation... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:16am
Sports ‘My heart dies every time I lose,’ Osaka says after US Open exit NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka says 2024 is her “learning year” after coming back to the tour from a maternity break and the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:13am
Markets OGDCL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:37pm
Business & Finance ANZ CEO says no evidence alleged misconduct over bond issuance cost taxpayers SYDNEY: ANZ, Australia’s third-largest home lender, has found no evidence that suspected misconduct by the bank’s... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Thai July factory output rises for first time in 3 months, beats forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index rose for the first time in three months in July, up 1.79% from a... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:05am
Markets Copper up, heads for first monthly gain since May on Fed rate-cut expectations BEIJING: London copper prices ticked up on Friday and were headed for their first monthly increase since May on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:01am
Markets Indian shares hit record highs, set to post third straight monthly gain BENGALURU: Indian shares hit a fresh peak on Friday, tracking gains in regional peers, after US economic data eased... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:56am
Markets Australia, NZ currencies hold hefty monthly gains as US dollar wanes SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to close out the month with sizable gains on Friday as... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:52am
Markets Rupee registers minor gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.54 against the greenback Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:18pm
Markets Iron ore slides on falling hot metal output, but heads for 2nd week of gains BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures fell on Friday, weighed by persistently sliding near-term demand and higher... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:40am
Markets Wheat firms, set for biggest weekly rise in 3 months on European supply worries SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat edged higher on Friday, with the market poised for its biggest weekly gain in more than... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:38am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as tech shares gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Friday after the Dow notched a record closing high overnight, with... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:33am
Markets China’s yuan headed for best month in nine on higher corporate demand SHANGHAI: The yuan firmed to a two-month high on Friday, heading for its biggest monthly jump since November 2023 as... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:30am
Markets Australian shares gain on commodity boost, retail sales data in focus Australian shares rose on Friday, helped by resources stocks on firmer commodity prices, while investors focused on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:26am
World UN’s Antonio Guterres says East Timor’s independence a gift to the world East Timor’s independence was a gift to the world because it showed conflict could be resolved through negotiation,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:23am
Markets India debt sale cutoffs key trigger, economic data under watch MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields edged marginally higher on the last trading day of the month as market... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian rupee biased to the upside on expected equity inflows, yuan’s rally MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may recover more on Friday, helped by the rally in the Chinese yuan and anticipated equity... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:16am
Markets Dollar set to snap 5-week losing streak as Fed cut bets pared TOKYO: The dollar traded near a one-week high versus major peers on Friday, on track to snap a five-week losing run,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:12am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz makes no excuses after shock second round exit at US Open NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz made no excuses for his shock second round exit at the US Open on Thursday after the former... Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil set for weekly gain on supply concerns Oil prices edged higher on Friday on track for a weekly gain as Libyan output disruptions and Iraqi plans to curb... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 02:54pm
BR Research Service Global Footwear Limited Service Global Footwear Limited (PSX: SGF) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 2019. The... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:23am
BR Research Sugar: let exporters make some hay? After a slow takeoff by sugar exports during July 2024, the policymakers are back to repeating errors of the past.... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan UAF holding 60th meeting of Alumni Association FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding 60th meeting of the Alumni Association on October ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan Rain & flood relief work reviewed: Hyderabad receives over 100mm rain so far HYDERABAD: Focal person Abdul Jabbar Khan, nominated by the Sindh Chief Minister for rain and flood-related matters... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan Balochistan problems: Political parties’ leaders brief PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high level meeting of political parties’... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan WCLA starts Rs1.730bn rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has started Rs 1.730 billion rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Pakistan seeks to advance bilateral engagement, talks with BD ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Thursday met with Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan AC approves closure of reference against PU’s ex-VC LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday approved closure of a reference against Punjab University’s former ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan Educational scholarships announced ISLAMABAD: The Chief Welfare Officer of the Staff Welfare Organization, Establishment Division, on Thursday,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan 1400 connections, 2 tonnes kunda wires removed from Bin Qasim KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues crackdown against electricity... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Spread of monkeypox: Punjab steps up action LAHORE: The Punjab government has beefed up measures aimed at preventing spread of monkeypox. As a part of fresh... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan ‘Back to School’ campaign and enrolment registration drive launched LAHORE: Launching the “Back to School” campaign and the enrolment registration campaign of the young girls in ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Business & Finance ‘New Sales Tax Return of PRA’: PCJCCI holds awareness session LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) organized an awareness session on “New... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:03am
Business & Finance Listed firms: SECP issues new disclosure requirements of financial statements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued new disclosure requirements of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Markets Sesame exporters secure $28m MoU with Chinese firms KARACHI: A delegation of 23 Pakistani sesame exporters has concluded a highly successful visit to China, which took... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:58am
Business & Finance Chinese offer investment in electric bikes, scooters in KP PESHAWAR: Chinese investors offered investment in the establishment of electric bikes, scooters and tri-cycle... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan Karak, Hangu and Kohat districts: KP cabinet approves enhancement of oil, gas royalty share PESHAWAR: The 12th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan LHC CJ terms FIA report vague LAHORE: The Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court on Thursday termed the report of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Over 1,200 students: LUMS welcomes exceptional cohort LAHORE: LUMS welcomed an exceptional cohort of over 1,200 students from across the country. This year’s ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Media literacy urged to counter misinformation in digital age KARACHI: A session titled "Role of Media in Promoting Social, Economic and Strategic Stability," held at the Rabita... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan Police launch crackdown against electricity theft LAHORE: Police have undertaken a major crackdown against electricity theft this year, leading to the registration of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:34am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly Speaker, ministers visit RUDA HQs LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and provincial ministers visited the Ravi Urban ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Tourist resorts: ‘Security issue is of concern’, says Japanese CG KARACHI: Japan Consul General Hattori Masaru, while referring to recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, stated ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Editorials Traders’ opposition to Tajir Dost Scheme EDITORIAL: Traders’ opposition to registration and payment of advance tax based on the location of their business,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:52am
Editorials Local governments and the ruling elite EDITORIAL: Uncertainty hangs over the overdue local governments (LGs) elections in Islamabad. This past Tuesday the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 29, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 30, 2024)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued royal decrees announcing changes to the heads of its joint forces, navy and land forces,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World China still committed to ‘stable’ US ties, Xi tells Sullivan BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told top White House aide Jake Sullivan Thursday that Beijing remained... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Kremlin warns France against ‘political persecution’ of Telegram founder MOSCOW: The Kremlin warned France on Thursday not to turn a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Iraq army says downed Turkish drone over northern city KIRKUK (Iraq): The Iraqi military said it downed a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk on Thursday, as... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Libya’s oil output falls more than half due to political standoff Reuters BENGHAZI: More than half of Libya’s oil production, or about 700,000 barrels per day, was offline on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Philippines says US offered to escort supply ships in disputed sea BAGUIO (Philippines): The United States has offered to escort Manila’s resupply missions to outposts in the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Two Guards killed in ‘gas leak’ in central Iran TEHRAN: Two Iranian Revolutionary Guards were killed in a “gas leak” in a Guards’ workshop in the centre of ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World UK seeks to speed up migrant returns LONDON: Britain’s Labour government is planning “a major surge” in returns of irregular migrants to countries... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
World Harris widens lead over Trump with boost from women, Hispanics: poll WASHINGTON: Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Toshakhana case: SC urged to fix IK’s appeal for hearing against IHC’s verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to fix former prime minister Imran Khan’s appeal against the Islamabad... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan JUI-F seeks time from ECP to carry out intra-party elections ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has sought time from the electoral entity for completing its ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Zardari confers Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Arshad Nadeem ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz to Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem in recognition ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am